Brent A. Murphy, MD

Dr. Murphy is one of only a few hundred Oculoplastic surgeons in the world certified by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Board. Committed to the advancement of his field, Dr. Murphy continues to research, publish, and lecture about the latest advancements in Oculoplastic and cosmetic surgery. He has published papers on facial rejuvenation, aesthetic eyelid surgery, and new technologies in cosmetic surgery. Additionally, he has been a guest lecturer at many national and international medical meetings in the areas of cosmetic, laser and reconstructive surgery.

In 2001, Dr. Murphy joined Atlanta Oculoplastic & Cosmetic Surgery and in 2002 co-founded OCULUS, a division of Atlanta Oculoplastic & Cosmetic Surgery with Dr. Harvey “Chip” Cole.

Active in community service, he is most proud of his humanitarian work teaching lacrimal surgery to physicians in Guatemala who treat a majority of residents suffering from tear duct problems.

Professional Appointments

Associate Preceptor, Vanderbilt Ophthalmic and Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship Program; Director, Aesthetic Facial Surgery, Center for Specialty Eye Care, Atlanta; Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Director of Ophthalmic Plastic & Orbital Surgery, University of South Alabama College of Medicine; Clinical Instructor of Oculoplastic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville; American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Information Technology Committee; Blue Ribbon/Government Liaison Committee, American Society of Laser Medicine & Surgery; Hospital Quality Assurance Committee, University of South Alabama Medical Center.

Medical Staff

St. Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta; Northside Hospital; Piedmont Hospital; Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite; Decatur Hospital; Tanner Medical Center; Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Center; HealthSouth Surgery Center; Specialty Surgery Center; Fayette Piedmont Community Hospital.

Certifications

American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (one of only a few hundred surgeons certified worldwide); American Board of Ophthalmology, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (Facial Plastic Surgery) Member American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery; American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery; Aesthetic Society; American Medical Association; Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology; Georgia Society of Ophthalmology; American Society of Laser Medicine & Surgery; Medical Association of Georgia

Honors

Outstanding Faculty Teacher, Oschner Residency Training Program; Alpha Omega Alpha; Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Epsilon Delta Medical Honorary; Dr. Murphy has been voted “America’s Top Ophthalmologist” by the Consumers Research Council of America in 2006 & 2007. The International Biographical Centre of Cambridge, England nominated Dr. Murphy as an International Health Professional of the Year for 2006.

Publications and Presentations

Multiple scientific publications, including Aesthetic Eyelid Surgery; Rejuvenation of the Lower Face; Latest Technology in Cosmetic Surgery; Surgical Management of Giant Nonmelanoma Skin Neoplasia; Management of Conjunctival Amyloidosis; Lymphoid Tumors of the Conjunctiva; Kaposis Sarcoma of the Conjunctiva; Simplified Techniques for Repair of Ectropian; LidFlora in Blepharitis; Current Management of Eyelid, Lacrimal and Orbital Trauma

Physician Teaching

Upper Face Lift; Laser Skin Resurfacing; Laser Blepharoplasty; Rejuvenation of the Lower Face; Surgical Instruction in Intranasal Dacryocystorhinostomy; Craniofacial Techniques for the Ophthalmic Surgeon: A Hand’s-On Experience; Latest Technology in Cosmetic Surgery

Education

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Chemistry, High distinction, Honors program graduate; University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, High distinction Internship: Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis Residency: University of South Florida, Ophthalmology Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nashville